Port of Matthew Town (BSMAT): Details, Transit Times & Shipping Routes
Port of Matthew Town (UN/LOCODE BSMAT) is a very small open roadstead harbor located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. It sits at 20.9500° N, 73.6833° W. The port reports a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth near 14 m, cargo pier depths around 12.5 m. Shelter afforded is rated good. Cargo handling includes wharves, anchorage facilities.
Port Specifications & Capabilities
Physical characteristics from the NGA World Port Index. Values of 0 in the source are shown as not reported.
Harbor Profile
- Harbor Type
- Open Roadstead
- Harbor Size
- Very Small
- Shelter Afforded
- Good
- World Water Body
- North Atlantic Ocean
- Region
- Bahama Islands
Services & Restrictions
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Frequently Asked Questions about Port of Matthew Town
Where is Port of Matthew Town located?
Port of Matthew Town is a seaport located in The Bahamas, on the North Atlantic Ocean. Its coordinates are 20.9500° N, 73.6833° W.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Port of Matthew Town?
The UN/LOCODE for Port of Matthew Town is BSMAT — country code BS, location code MAT.
How deep is Port of Matthew Town?
Per the NGA World Port Index, Port of Matthew Town has a channel depth of about 3.4 m, an anchorage depth of about 14 m, cargo pier depths of about 12.5 m.
Does Port of Matthew Town require a pilot?
Pilotage is not listed as compulsory at Port of Matthew Town, though pilots are available.
What type of harbor is Port of Matthew Town?
Port of Matthew Town is classified as a open roadstead harbor, of very small size, offering good shelter.
What cargo facilities does Port of Matthew Town have?
Port of Matthew Town is recorded as offering wharves, anchorage facilities.
About this data
Specifications for Port of Matthew Town are derived from the U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) World Port Index (Pub 150, WPI #10010), a public-domain U.S. Government dataset. View the relevant Sailing Directions →